About this course
This short course looks at bills of lading, which is considered to be the most important document in the carriage of goods by sea. We identify the different types of bills of lading, and in particular look at the different functions of the bill of lading, besides also identifying the key statutes on bills of lading.
Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of this document in the carriage of goods by sea.
- Identify the different types of bills of lading.
- Understand the different functions of the bill of lading.
- Be aware of electronic alternatives to paper bills of lading.
- Identify the key statutes on bills of lading.
Core modules
- Bills of lading
- Types of bills of lading
- Functions of the bill of lading
- Final Test
Frequently Asked Questions
- Baughen, Simon. Shipping law (5th edition). Routledge, 2012
Is there a course textbook?
The following text books are optional but recommended:
What is the format of the class?
The class consists of lectures, which are usually around 20 minutes each.
There are also a number of resources, such as end of subject reflection (problem/question) and there are a number of law reports provided to reflect on the learning and knowledge gained from multiple topics, and standalone exams/quizzes, which are not part of the video lectures.
Course Leader
Mr. Jae Sundaram
LLB (India), LLM in Maritime Law (Southampton), Advocate (India), Solicitor of England & Wales, PG Cert (HE), FHEA
(Formerly Dean of Law)
Jae Sundaram is a Senior Lecturer in International trade & Maritime law. A dual qualified ‘trade and maritime’ lawyer, Jae practised for a number of years before moving to academia. He holds a masters’ degree in maritime law and taught at the University of Plymouth before moving to Buckingham. Jae is the course coordinator for International Trade and Maritime Law, Law of World Trade, Money Laundering, Offshore Banking & Asset Recover, and Commercial Conflict of Laws, on the LLM programme. On the LLB programme, he is course coordinator for Commercial Law, besides being a tutor for Torts and Contract Law in the LLB Programme at the University of Buckingham.
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